Woman arrested for killing at cemetery
A woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly murdering a 48-year-old bus terminal washboy who was found strangled at his makeshift “apartment” in the
Chief Inspector Romeo Odrada, city police investigation chief, identified the suspect as Michelle Castro, 29, a resident of Tonsuya,
The victim was identified as Bayani Beltran, a native of Sta. Maria, Macabebe, Pampanga and resident of sitio 6, Barangay Catmon.
Castro was tagged as the principal suspect after a witness saw Castro rushing out of Beltran’s apartment shortly before he was found hanging from the ceiling, with his feet touching the floor.
Tied around his neck was a blue handkerchief that witnesses said was Castro’s.
Police also recovered a pair of slippers that reportedly belonged to Castro.
The killing appeared prompted by an undetermined amount of money Castro overheard Beltran was getting from a friend that day.
Senior Police Officer 1 Ferdinand Espiritu said Castro was a regular at the city police jail, booked for many petty crimes.
Murder charges have been filed before Assistant City Prosecutor Rennel Evangelista, who recommended no bail for Castro. – Jerry Botial
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